Chicago Cubs 9, Cincinnati Reds 17: final score and stats
Cincinnati Reds beat Chicago Cubs, Chicago Cubs 9 to Cincinnati Reds 17, on Monday, March 2, 2026 at Goodyear Ballpark, Goodyear, Arizona. Below: the box score, top performers, team stats, injuries and recent form for Cincinnati Reds vs Chicago Cubs.
MLBMonday, March 2, 2026
DateMar 2, 2026
Start time3:05 PM ET
VenueGoodyear Ballpark, Goodyear, Arizona
TVMLB.TV
Attendance4,626
Line score
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago Cubs | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 9 |
| Cincinnati Reds | 2 | 4 | 6 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | - | 17 |
Top performers
Chicago Cubs
Batting AverageKevin Alcantara · 1-3, R, BB, K
Home RunsKade Snell · 1-1, HR, 3 RBI, R
Runs Batted InKade Snell · 1-1, HR, 3 RBI, R
MLB RatingKade Snell · 1-1, HR, 3 RBI, R
Cincinnati Reds
Batting AverageMatt McLain · 2-2, 2 HR, 6 RBI, 3 R, 2 BB
Home RunsMatt McLain · 2-2, 2 HR, 6 RBI, 3 R, 2 BB
Runs Batted InMatt McLain · 2-2, 2 HR, 6 RBI, 3 R, 2 BB
MLB RatingMatt McLain · 2-2, 2 HR, 6 RBI, 3 R, 2 BB
Team comparison
Chicago CubsCincinnati Reds
Runs per game
Runs allowed per game
4-7Record5-4
2nd in NL CentStanding5th in NL Cent
0-2Road record / home record0-0
LLLast 5
L2Streak-
Injury report
Confirm lineups and injuries close to game time.
Chicago Cubs
Ben Brown RP · Neck - Fracture
OutRiley Martin RP · Elbow - Strain
OutJustin Steele SP · Elbow - Surgery
OutPhil Maton RP · Knee - Sprain
OutShelby Miller RP · Elbow - Surgery
OutCincinnati Reds
Blake Dunn CF · Elbow - Surgery
OutSpencer Steer 1B · Wrist - Surgery
OutTony Santillan RP · Hip - Surgery
OutJulian Garcia RP · Elbow - Surgery
OutDane Myers CF · Shoulder - Surgery
OutBox score
Chicago Cubs
| Player | H-AB | AB | R | H | RBI | HR | BB | K | #P | AVG | OBP | SLG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Shaw | 1-4 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .294 | .381 | .353 |
| Kade Snell | 1-1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .250 | .400 | 1.000 |
| Kevin Alcantara | 1-3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | .143 | .250 | .143 |
| Angel Cepeda | 0-0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | .000 | .500 | .000 |
| Moises Ballesteros | 2-2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | .400 | .500 | .600 |
| Casey Opitz | 0-2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | .000 | .111 | .000 |
| Dylan Carlson | 2-2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .538 | .700 | .692 |
| Kane Kepley | 0-2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .333 | .400 | .667 |
| Chas McCormick | 1-3 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .250 | .250 | .300 |
| Brett Bateman | 1-2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .455 | .647 | .455 |
| Jefferson Rojas | 1-3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .316 | .381 | .632 |
| Devin Ortiz | 0-2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .167 | .167 | .167 |
| Team | 12-37 | 37 | 9 | 12 | 8 | 1 | 5 | 12 | 0 |
Chicago Cubs
| Player | IP | H | R | ER | BB | K | HR | PC-ST | ERA | PC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jameson Taillon | 2.1 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 53--- | 19.50 | 53 |
| Ryan Rolison | 0.0 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 27--- | 27.00 | 27 |
| Gabe Klobosits | 0.2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 12--- | 0.00 | 12 |
| Hoby Milner | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12--- | 6.00 | 12 |
| Collin Snider | 0.2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 28--- | 10.13 | 28 |
| Ryan Jensen | 0.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7--- | 0.00 | 7 |
| Connor Schultz | 2.0 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 33--- | 5.40 | 33 |
| Tyler Beede | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 18--- | 0.00 | 18 |
| Team | 8.0 | 14 | 17 | 17 | 8 | 4 | 6 | 190-0 | 190 |
Cincinnati Reds
| Player | H-AB | AB | R | H | RBI | HR | BB | K | #P | AVG | OBP | SLG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TJ Friedl | 1-3 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | .286 | .353 | .286 |
| Blake Dunn | 0-2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .200 | .250 | .467 |
| Matt McLain | 2-2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | .571 | .647 | 1.286 |
| Leonado Balcazar | 0-1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .375 | .375 | .375 |
| Elly De La Cruz | 0-3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .400 | .400 | 1.000 |
| Garrett Hampson | 1-2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .100 | .167 | .400 |
| Sal Stewart | 2-3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | .429 | .529 | .929 |
| Hector Rodriguez | 0-1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .091 | .091 | .091 |
| Spencer Steer | 1-4 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .154 | .313 | .231 |
| Will Banfield | 0-1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .375 | .444 | .750 |
| Will Benson | 1-3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .231 | .333 | .462 |
| Rece Hinds | 1-2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .500 | .583 | 1.100 |
| Team | 14-38 | 38 | 17 | 14 | 17 | 6 | 8 | 4 | 0 |
Cincinnati Reds
| Player | IP | H | R | ER | BB | K | HR | PC-ST | ERA | PC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brady Singer | 2.0 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 46--- | 22.50 | 46 |
| Nicholas Sando | 1.0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 19--- | 10.13 | 19 |
| Brandon Williamson | 2.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 34--- | 4.50 | 34 |
| Tejay Antone | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 12--- | 0.00 | 12 |
| Sam Moll | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 16--- | 0.00 | 16 |
| Yunior Marte | 1.0 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 29--- | 12.00 | 29 |
| Trevor Kuncl | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 15--- | 0.00 | 15 |
| Team | 9.0 | 12 | 9 | 9 | 5 | 12 | 1 | 171-0 | 171 |
Recent form
Season series
CIN leads series 1-0
Mar 20, 2026CIN 8, CHC 6
Mar 2, 2026CHC 9, CIN 17
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Frequently asked questions
Who won Chicago Cubs vs Cincinnati Reds?
Cincinnati Reds won, 17-9, on Monday, March 2, 2026.
What was the final score of Chicago Cubs vs Cincinnati Reds?
Chicago Cubs 9, Cincinnati Reds 17.
Who were the top performers?
Chicago Cubs: Kevin Alcantara (1-3, R, BB, K batting average). Cincinnati Reds: Matt McLain (2-2, 2 HR, 6 RBI, 3 R, 2 BB batting average).
Where is Chicago Cubs vs Cincinnati Reds played?
Goodyear Ballpark, Goodyear, Arizona.
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